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Join us for SOGIEcon on March 19 & 20th, 2026 at UCONN in Storrs, CT from 8:00 Am to 5:00 PM. Interested in attending True Colors SOGIEcon 2026?


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Submit a Workshop Proposal for 2026

We invite proposals for presentations, workshops, and panels for our upcoming LGBTQ+ youth issues conference on March 19 & 20th, 2026 at UCONN in Storrs, CT from 8:00 Am to 5:00 PM. Each day will feature an opening and closing session. Presenters (up to 3 per workshop) receive free registration, access to all conference programming, and a free lunch. 

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OVERVIEW

True Colors SOGIEcon (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression) is the largest LGBTQIA+ youth conference in the nation. Our conference brings together LGBTQIA+ youth, their peers, allies, family members, educators, social workers, clinicians, clergy and community members to educate themselves, promote connection and support the next generation of LGBTQIA+ Leaders. Participants will choose from nearly 200 workshops, performances and activities organized around specific groups and audiences.

HISTORY

The conference was established in 1994 as "Children from the Shadows" and has since evolved into the True Colors Conference. Over the years, it has become a beacon of hope and empowerment for LGBTQIA+ youth, offering a safe space for connection, growth, and learning.

OUR
MISSION

Our mission is to empower, inspire, and support LGBTQIA+ youth, and those that care about them. We aim to provide a transformative experience through engaging workshops, inspiring keynote speakers, and invaluable networking opportunities. SOGIEcon fosters a community where every individual can thrive and be celebrated.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsoring True Colors SOGIEcon goes beyond supporting a single event; it amplifies your impact, aligns your brand with a vital cause, and fosters community connections. To explore ways to support this life-changing program, please contact sogiecon@healthcollective.org

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